Malaysia’s largest prescription pharmacy chain, Alpro Pharmacy, and leading Japanese Retail Pharmacy company, Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd, have recently revealed their plans for a new joint venture that will introduce Japanese-style drugstores to Malaysia. The partnership aims to leverage the expertise and resources of both companies in the pharmaceutical sector to enhance business expansion opportunities.

The joint venture will primarily focus on the drugstore business, with the objective of creating a new type of pharmacy that prioritizes health, trust, security, and safety for the people of Malaysia, Japan, and other Southeast Asian countries. Alpro Pharmacy Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Ph. Low Swee Siong, expressed gratitude that the partnership with Sugi Holdings has come to fruition following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding a year ago. He emphasized the goal of evolving their pharmacies to provide a brighter future for all.

By combining our resources, we aim to evolve into a new type of pharmacy that delivers health, trust, security, and safety to Malaysia, Japan, and other Southeast Asian countries, shaping a brighter future for all.” Swee Siong said.